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At nineteen, Michael Dell started his company as a freshman at the University of Texas with $1,000 and has since built an industry powerhouse. As Dell journeys through his childhood adventures, ups and downs, and mistakes made along the way, he reflects on invaluable lessons learned. ... read more
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Summary edit
The amazing story of Michael Dell, how fixing computers for friends at uni turned into a multi-billion dollar business. Great story about "direct-to-customer" sales strategy
Characters/People edit
- Michael Dell: Founder, Owner & CEO of Dell Inc.
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
I FIRST EXPERIENCED THE POWER-AND the rewards-of being direct when I was twelve years old.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Joel On Software Reading List. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Catherine Fredman (Author)
- Michael Dell
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harperbusiness
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0887309143
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Harperbusiness
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0887309143
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 658.4092
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